All the good ones are not married or gay

JudyT929

I want to share (aka gloat) about a recent event in my life and at the same time announce that not all the good guys are gone. I've been single most of my life and quite happily and content. Two months ago I met a wonderful guy, divorced-50-gray hair- etc. A week ago I broke a bone in my foot and am wearing a giant "boot" and am on crutches...this man has taken care of me every 'step'of the way. He cooks for me, cleans the house for me (cleaned the tub last night so I could soak); does my laundry; takes care of my animals; is driving me back and forth to work plus back and forth from lunch (left foot--and I drive a 5-speed) and on top of that, today at lunch he brought me a 'get well gift' a classical music cd gift pak. Oh yeah, and he doesn't ask nor expect anything in return. Did I die and go to heaven? I've been taking care of myself since I was 17 thats been my biggest job, didn't think anyone else could or would. I am taking him out for a very romantic elaborate dinner this weekend but I think I might have to spend the rest of my life showing him how much I appreciate all he has done.

Thank you for listening and try not to "gag" too much.

Parabeagle

You realize you're throwing down the gauntlet in front of Don and the next thing you know he'll be over here telling you he would not only do all that, but also hand-sew a quilt in one afternoon, leap tall buildings in a single bound, etc.

Nice story, though. See? Just because some of us are past our "pull by" date, we're not entirely worthless. x;-)

mjindra

Good for you Judy! Obviously you are feeling so excited about it that you had to share and I'm glad you did. It's nice to know SOME gentlemen still exist! Whatever you're doing, keep it up! Enjoy it!

Leslie

Go ahead gloat! It's great that with your injury you have someone like that to help you get through - have a fun weekend.

ray a

Congrats. If you like classical music, you must be OK yourself.

Whatever

Does he have a brother?

rad

Does he have two?

NicoleLee

Congratulations! You sure sound like you deserve all of that!

I too have always been a bit cynical (I have dated A LOT of losers!) until I met my Brian...Now I am a sappy "girl" (to take a phrase that is a bit hot right now) I truly believe some guys have good hearts...

cebudragonlady

Hey, lucky you - he sounds like a keeper ! An a romantic one, too...

Chari

Don D

I could tell you your guy is just exactly like the real me, but you wouldn't believe me. It doesn't matter. Congratulations on finding a special person who sounds like a keeper. Be sure he isn't just wanting to keep his beer in your refrigerator though. If you have him in two months, I will give you my special famous fried oyster recipe. No, that has no connotations. It's just something special I'll share with you so you can fix them for him when you get well. Probably lots of guys are like him (and me) if you girls just give them a chance and don't pound on them prejudicially.

bamahr

Congratulations - good ones are hard to fine - not impossible!

mwild31

JudyT929 - I'm very excited for you - it sounds like you've done your own thing for awhile - were happy with it - and now someone great has entered your life. Good for you Judy! And no, I didn't gag - I think it's terrific to celebrate the good times and things as well. x:-)

marc

Love is in the air. th-up

sonny

[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 11-07-03 AT 08:41AM (CST)[/font][p]Enjoy!! Those early days are so great!!! Not that the later ones aren't, just different.

Paul in Cannon Beach

Sounds like you have found one of those "nice guys" that most women just don't appreciate. Good for you!

The women who want the bad boy, abusive, unreliable, manipulative type get what they deserve.

Do I sound bitter? I am married now but when I dated, I lost several women becuase I was very romantic. Lots of flowers, gifts, poetry. My friends kept telling me to play games, manipulate, be a jerk. I couldn't though. It wasn't in me.

Fortunately I found my wife and she loves who I am. We were driving yesterday to visit her parents and were recounting how blessed we are. No, we aren't rich. (Not by a long shot. I work for a non-profit ministry.) But were amazingly blessed with good friends, church, health, 2 beautiful daughters, a good marriage (after some hard work!) and a beautiful place to live.

Ok, now I am probably gagging everyone too. Thanks for letting me share.

Paul in Cannon Beach

NicoleLee

ok, now I am just weepy! That is sooo sweet Paul.

WOCO Frank

Actually, I think there are a lot of men like that. Well, until their nagging harpy wives destroy every fiber of sentiment and romance in their bodies.

Good luck!

JudyT929

Thanks ya'll for your kind words. Sorry ladies he has no brothers, he has 3 sisters which probably explains some of his goodness and caring. Don, I'll be sure and let you know if he's still around after the first of the year so I can get that "famous" oyster recipe. Thanks!